Rope and Restraint

Rope bondage shapes our breath - from the squeeze of a rope corset to the subtle shifts of positional asphyxia - and our breath, in turn, shapes how we experience bondage. Rather than focusing on neck rope, this class explores how breath moves through the body and how different bondage positions influence that movement. We’ll look at the impact various ties have on breathing patterns and what that means for both safety and sensation. From there, we’ll explore styles of breathing and practical breath-training techniques for bottoms and riggers alike. Together we will finally dive into how intentional breath can deepen connection, enhance presence, and transform the rope experience.

From spontaneous tees-turned-ties to full-encasement scenes crafted with nothing more than a few pairs of pantyhose, clothing can become an unexpectedly powerful tool in bondage play. Together, let’s explore why clothing-based bondage is so compelling for everything from takedown scenes, object fetishism, or the creative thrill of transformation. We’ll then look at how to convert everyday garments into blindfolds, hoods, gags, sleeves, mitts, roleplaying gear, straitjackets, cuffs, strap-on harnesses, sex-assist devices, and more. This class is all about resourcefulness, imagination, and discovering the delights already hiding in our closets. Bring a bandana and a disposable pair of pantyhose if you’d like to try these techniques hands-on.

Rope can be a wonderful tool for spicing things up, and in this class we will learn to apply crotch ropes for a variety of shapes and layouts of bodies. Join the author of “Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé” as we learn a basic form that we can then convert into hand holds for erotic play, craft artfully done butt bondage, and finally learn to create our own strap-on harnesses out of rope. This class is open to individuals who are tying with a partner, doing self-bondage, or practicing on themselves for playing with others in the future. Bring at least one piece of rope, 25+ feet in length (and a dildo if you have one), for hands-on exploration. Limited rope supplies will be available to borrow from the instructor.

Ever had to struggle with how to put a crotch rope on a woman who has a little something extra? Wanted to tie up a trans man who wanted ties that didn’t trigger his dysphoria when he looks in the mirror? Perhaps you just want to explore some hot ways to tie up your lovers to make them feel androgynous and exposed? Then this class is for you. We’ll be playing with crotch ropes and strap-on harnesses and alternative forms of bondage to emphasize and de-emphasize curves. Let’s explore ties that can help us or our partner(s) feel seen as whatever gender or otherness as we experience ourselves to be. Bring at least two pieces of rope, 25+ feet in length (and a dildo if you have one), for hands-on fun and exploration in this class for “the rest of us.” Limited supplies will be available to borrow from the instructor.

Rope can ground us into the earth, or have us breathe consciously into the air. Restraint can help us swim through the waves of our heart, or kindle passion from the fire within. In this class, we will be playing with the concepts of earth (strength and grounding), air (breath and communication), water (emotions and flow), and fire (passion and speed) to help build tools for our rope play and beyond. Using exercises involving rope, we will explore how we connect to bondage, and how we connect to each other, through the notion of Intention + Attention = Magic.

When many people think of erotic restraint, images of intense pornography often come to mind. This is only one small sliver of what ropework can be used for. In this presentation we will explore how this powerful tool can create amazing art on the canvases of our lovers’ bodies or be used for transformative rituals of intimacy and healing. The simple concept of wrapping lines around a beloved (or ourselves) can tap into the power of our sensuality, mindfulness, passion, and delight. It can also challenge us into cathartic ordeals, emotional transformation, and connections with the divine. Bring your curiosity and open up to the possibilities this often misunderstood tool can hold.

Have you found that your chest bondage feminizes the fellows you are with? Did you find it frustrating that most ties assume that women are "innies" and all boys are "outies"? Do you prefer to play with androgyny or masculinity in your kink, rather than the hyper-emphasized femininity in many of the bondage instructional books? This class is for you. We'll explore ties (and ways to modify bondage techniques you already know) that can help us or our partner(s) feel seen as whatever gender we experience ourselves to be. Bring two or more pieces of rope, 25-30ft in length, for hands-on play and learning.

We look out into the world through our eyes, listen to it with our ears, breathe in every breath through our nose and mouth, and communicate our desires with smiles, sparkling looks, and verbal conversation. It is understandable why for many people, facial bondage is an invasion of personal space, an intimate form of play, and a hot way to get someone’s attention. We will begin with making rope gags, tying hair bondage, and creating quick face ropes, but by the end of the class you will even be able to construct a complex head cage! Don't let length of hair, extensions, or weaves hold you back though - we will share ideas on how to make this type of play accessible to everyone. Bring one piece of 2-4mm rope (nylon, parachute cord, hemp - whatever works for you) that is 25+ feet in length for the head cage, as well as a 20-30 ft piece of 6mm line for gags and face ties. Limited supplies will be available to borrow from the instructor.

Step into the art of weaving power and intention, where rope becomes a conduit for desire, presence, and authority. Whether you’re brand new to D/s, new to rope, or curious how these two arts can connect with one another, we’ll explore how simple ties and presence can create profound tension and connection. Together we’ll discuss, witness, and try out ways that authority, surrender, presence, and touch can weave through even the most basic rope. You don’t need expertise - just curiosity, consent, and an interest to explore. Please bring a 25-30 foot piece of rope if you have one; a limited number will be available to borrow.

Rope bondage is a wonderful tool for spicing up your sex life - from binding legs open for access to the loins to turning a bed into somewhere a lover can relax and give into their desires. We will learn how to make simple restraints for spread-eagle poses or binding lovers to chairs, as well as exploring ways to bind limb to limb, tie two lovers to each other, and create crotch ropes that can be converted into pieces that can be fucked through. Let’s explore and think creatively about techniques for adding bondage to your style of sensuality and sex. This class is rated R. Bring at least one piece of rope, 25-30 feet in length (and a dildo if you have one), for hands-on exploration in this class. Limited rope supplies will be available to borrow from the instructor.

With ropes in hand or dancing across your flesh, close your eyes. Our partner’s breath flows out, and we breathe it in. They struggle, we hold the line. In this full-day intensive, let us experiment with ways to build our mindfulness and passion alike within our rope bondage. With touch and sensuality, rhythm and objectification, let’s feel our way into different ties from both sides of the line. Dominance and submission are one form of power exchange we will tap into in our floor work, as well as giving and receiving, topping and bottoming, and artist to canvas. Beyond the binaries we will find the ways that we each let our juice flow, all while learning a variety of ties and practicing those we already know. This intimate experience is limited to 10 couples/triads. Bring your toy bag, your spirit, your curiosity and your power, expanding your own ropes entwined.

Some of us aren’t interested in investing in expensive tack, or maybe leather simply isn’t our language - and sometimes travel means we only have space for what fits in a backpack. With just a few lengths of rope, we can craft body harnesses, leg wraps, tails, and even intricate head cages to bring our pony play visions to life. This class invites you to step into creativity and embodiment, exploring how simple tools can unlock expansive expression. If you’d like to explore hands-on, bring two 25-30 foot pieces of rope and one 25-30 foot length of parachute cord.

Tired of lugging around a full toybag? Imagine grabbing a single length of rope and having everything you need for a night of delight. In this class, we’ll explore how one piece of rope can become a leash, an improvised whip, a gag, a blindfold, a makeshift vibrator, a tool for intense sensation play, and more. Bring a 15-30 foot rope if you’d like to play along and discover how versatile this familiar friend can truly be. Let’s unlock new possibilities and learn fresh tricks with the rope you already love or have just begun to explore.

Who says rope bondage has to take forever? In this intermediate class, we’ll explore swift and elegant techniques - from quick hair bondage and Texas handcuffs to speed wrist cuffs and hojojitsu ties. We’ll also focus on refining your flow so your movements become more efficient, intentional, and beautifully fluid. Rope models/bottoms will also have a chance to explore how their movements can assist in collaborative play, how to communicate clearly and quickly, and how to have the play be hot for you too. Participants should already be comfortable with a square (reef) knot, know how rope feels in their hands, and wear clothing that allows easy movement. Bring one 15-foot rope and one 30-foot rope if you have them; a limited amount will be available for those who don’t have their own.

Let’s slip into the art of rope with open hearts and curious fingers, discovering our own voices as creators, sensualists, and explorers of the human form. We’ll begin by grounding ourselves in the foundations of erotic rope, moving from simple, functional restraints to fluid, beautiful shapes that blend chest harnesses, two-column ties, and the shimmer of desire. From there, we’ll imagine the body as a delicious canvas and rope as our ink, learning to craft everything from decorative harnesses and rope corsets to crotch ropes, rump bindings, and even custom-fit rope strap-ons. Along the way, we’ll sample ties like the Gyaku Ebi (a chest-forward hogtie) and the Kikkou Karada (a tortoiseshell body harness), celebrating both tradition and personal style.

Together, let’s dive into the heart of why we tie - our longings, our aesthetics, our intentions - and pair that self-knowledge with practical skill. Expect discussions of emotional and physical safety, rope materials, and the three-and-a-half essential knots that unlock countless variations. Whether you arrive with a partner, a triad, a desire for self-bondage, or simply a willingness to practice on your own body as preparation for future play, you are warmly welcomed into this day of exploration, artistry, and connection.

Suspension invites us into a dance between gravity, desire, and trust - whether we’re lifting a partner into the air or coaxing them onto the edge of a single trembling toe. In this class, we’ll begin by exploring the why behind partial and full suspension bondage: the transcendence of meditation, the heat of erotic intensity, the sharp spark of challenge, or the deepening of shared trust. From there, we’ll roll up our sleeves and start tying, crafting drop points, creating mechanical advantage, and weaving under-arm chest harnesses, climbing-style supports, and drum ties that can hold a body steady for inversions and transitions.

As we flip between poses and experiment with different tie styles, both riggers and those being lifted will gather skills for communication, embodied awareness, and navigating aerial ropework with confidence and joy. After all, it’s not just riggers who are part of the experience. While you will need to know a square knot, half-hitch, and lark’s head to fully participate, you do not need prior suspension experience - just curiosity, rope, and a willingness to explore. This intimate intensive welcomes partners, triads, self-suspenders, and solo practitioners preparing for future play, with one rigger per suspension point so every participant gets hands-on time in the air.